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Library Services

Accessibility

Information on how the Library supports accessibility and inclusivity.

Access to buildings

Step free access is available via the lift in the Pavilion ground floor to Library Level 2.
Within the library, lift access is available to all floors.
There is an accessible entry gate next to the Library Help Desk.
There are automated doors to the Library Assistive Technology Centre on Level 2.

Accessible toilets

Level 2 lobby (men),
Level 3 lobby (women).

Guides and virtual tours

For more guidance on step free routes download the CityNav app
Detailed information about access is available on the AccessAble guide for University Building, Northampton Square Library.
A virtual tour of Northampton Square Library.

Step free access from the ground floor is available via the lift.

Accessible toilets

Library first floor.

Guides and virtual tours

For more guidance on step free routes download the CityNav app
Detailed information about access is available on the AccessAble guide for Bayes Business School, the Business Library.
A virtual tour of the Business Library.

Step free access from the ground floor is available via the lift.
There are automated doors to the Library Assistive Technology Room and the Computer Lab.

Accessible toilets

Ground floor
First floor.

Guides and virtual tours

For more guidance on step free routes download the CityNav app
Detailed information about access is available on the AccessAble guide for City Law School, the Law School Library.
A virtual tour of the Law School Library.

Furniture

Adjustable desks

Height adjustable desks are available in the Assistive Technology Centre on Library Level 2.
There is a standing height adjustable desk in the Assistive Technology Centre drop-in area.
A height adjustable desk is available in the Level 6 PC lab.

If you need help adjusting a desk, please ask a member of staff at the Help Desk.

Chairs

Ergonomic chairs (available with mid back or head and neck support, with and without armrests) are available in the Assistive Technology Centre on Library Level 2.

Adjustable desks

There are four height adjustable desks (which can be extended to standing height) in the Journal Study Area.
There is one height adjustable desk in the Silent Study Zone.

These desks are manually operated using a handle. Please ask library staff if you require assistance adjusting the desks.

There are two electrical height adjustable desks in Room 1002. These desks can be extended to standing height.

Adjustable desks

14 height adjustable (to standing height) desks are available in the following locations:

The main Library space, 10 desks in total, on both sides of the study area.
The PC Lab, 3 desks on the corner of the first 3 rows.
The Assistive Technology Room.

If you need help adjusting a desk, please ask a member of Library staff at the Help Desk.

Induction loops

A portable induction loop is available at the Library Help Desk at Northampton Square Library. Please ask a member of staff if you would like to use it.
A fixed induction loop is in operation at all times at the Law School Library Help Desk. Please speak to a member of staff if the you would like the system volume to be adjusted.
Portable induction loops are available to borrow at other locations throughout the University.